When I was expecting my first child I spent quite a bit of time creating my birth plan. I read, reviewed, and revised. But I didn't spend a single minute on my baby plan. To be honest, I think much more time should be invested in this important piece of planning! A baby plan is everything you need to survive the post-partum period. It is a list of resources that you can access for everything from meals and cleaning to breastfeeding support and baby and tot groups. Here are some topics that you want to spend time thinking about: